Match Situation Tight Between India and England
The last game of the five-Test series between India and England has come to a dramatic stage. The game is taking place at The Oval. India requires 4 more wickets to win. England requires 35 more runs. The series outcome will be determined today.
In the game, Joe Root and Harry Brook both scored centuries for England. At the end of Day 4, Root expressed his views on Mohammed Siraj's bowling and the prospects of England winning.
Joe Root's Reactions on Mohammed Siraj
Joe Root appreciated Mohammed Siraj and termed him as a vital player for Team India.
- "Siraj is indeed a warrior. He is a very strong character."
- "Each team requires a player of his kind. He is always thinking about the team."
- "He appears angry sometimes on the field, but that does not last. He is very concentrated."
- "He is a hard worker and is very good at bowling. That is why he is leading the wicket-taker in this series."
- "He likes playing the game. He always puts in his best efforts to get wickets and also smiles doing it."
- "Players of young age can learn many things from him."
Woakes' Condition and Root's Comparison with Rishabh Pant
Chris Woakes was injured during fielding in the first innings. He did not bat at that time because of the injury. Joe Root, though, stated that Woakes could still bat in the second innings if needed.
Root drew comparisons between Woakes' injury case and Rishabh Pant's previous injury case:
- "Woakes is in pain. But we have seen players like Pant play with a fractured leg."
- "Woakes also has that kind of commitment. He will do anything to play for England."
- "If the side requires him, he will attempt to bat."
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